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New York, United States

- Was working on idea to modernize the way people buy and lease new cars from dealerships- After 1 year of working on it, decided it that it would be best to move on from this idea

New York City Metropolitan Area

- Collaborated directly with the CEO to develop and enhance the company's main product, a smart vending machine for nitro cold brew coffee, driving strategic decisions and product vision.- Utilized various manufacturing materials, designed proprietary patent-pending parts using SOLIDWORKS, reducing machine cost by $10k+ by in-house development.- Liaised with third-party vendors for specific part designs, ensuring quality and compatibility.- Prepared designs for quoting, including producing parts lists (BOMs), manufacturing documentation, and making decisions about material types and manufacturing methods.- Reviewed and compared quotes from different vendors to ensure cost-effective and high-quality manufacturing.- Optimized manufacturing processes and machine components, reducing production times by over 100% and improving efficiency.- Designed product testing procedures and conducted standard and specific tests to ensure performance and quality, including drop testing.- Contemplated and developed new product concepts, built prototypes, tested them, and evaluated them for use in final production.- Managed cost of goods and inventory using tracking software, ensuring seamless manufacturing operations and financial efficiency.- Played a pivotal role in advancing the product from prototype to production level, significantly contributing to the company’s growth in the pre-seed stage.

New York City Metropolitan Area

- Designed the electrical systems of multiple building floors using AutoCAD MEP, consisting of power, lighting, fire alarm, and low voltage drawings, diagrams, and schedules in accordance with SCA and architect’s specifications- Calculated optimal lighting requirements using VISUAL to produce high-efficiency, cost-effective lighting systems on each floor resulting in a 15-20% reduction in energy usage- Collaborated with plumbing and mechanical engineering teams to ensure proper placement of electro-mechanical devices- Consulted and communicated with the senior electrical engineers for design improvements and design approval

Englewood, New Jersey, United States

Coordinated weekly live flower arrangement orders, maximizing delivery efficiency and ensuring package integrityTriaged logistical errors in collaboration with senior management and worked to improve internal processes to minimize future problemsCommunicated with customers regarding order requests, questions and concerns about there orders

New York, New York, United States

Assisted fellow college students in Math & Science classes by communicating complex topics in clear termsTaught new problem-solving strategies, note-taking tips, and test-taking skills resulting in immediate improvement in class performance

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Electrical And Electronics Engineering

Activities & Societies: CORE PM Fellowship, Engineering Student Council, Intramural Basketball, Institute of Electrical & Electronics.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Pre-Engineering

Activities and Societies: Intramural Basketball Captain Dual Degree w/ Columbia Engineering Deans List 2019-2020

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Education record